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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
1
Professor Hicks in Word and Works predicts a Venus pertubation July 31 and August storms. From Aug 6 to 9 a warm wave builds to thunderstorms with hail and high winds. Temperatures fall after, then a Vulcan period mid month, with more showers and possible hail locally. Cooler spells arrive toward September with frequent changes and late August rains.
Ethel Davoren six years three months six days died of membranous croup at 1 a m July 20 1901 in Hoge Kansas. She lived with her uncle and aunt D J Scanlon at their home and was beloved by friends and playmates. The child was interred beside her father in Hoge Wednesday after a funeral journey from Sidney.
A July 29 dispatch notes the United States forestry party on the North Platte journeying from North Platte to the river north and reporting progress. They visited plantations northeast of Sutherland and studied forest conditions along the Dismal river, with members Kellogg and Baker surveying the land hills while other members mapped South Platte and sand hill areas. A botanist from the University of Nebraska will join the party at Ridgeport.
Fred Pearson a 20 year old Swede lad baker at the Burlington eating house in Bridgeport stole 65 dollars from the till claiming discouragement and yeast shortages forced the act. Detective Owens arrested Pearson at Bayard while he tried to swap cash for a saddle horse to leave the river country. He confessed and returned all but 1.75 dollars spent, waived a hearing, pleaded guilty before Judge Sanders, and was bound over to the next district court term in 500 dollars. he is housed at Sheriff King’s hotel.
The article reports acting night pumper Reinus Cone and others as the Union Pacific moves to adjust operations due to freight delays. It notes possible reorganization, new division plans around Julesburg to Cheyenne, and shop discontinuations at Green River and Laramie under Samuel Higgins.
For Sale Cheap. I wish to sell my homestead northeast quarter section 30 township 15 range 30. All under fence with a good frame house one frame stable one rock stable thirty acres in cultivation a good well of water. J D Johnston P O Box 186 Sidney Neb.
Thirty teams on Union Pacific grade work between Sidney and Kimball. Wages eight dollars and fifty cents per day. For particulars inquire of J D McDonald, Contractor, Potter, Nebraska.
Advertisement claims the product cures a cold in one day with the motto No Cure, no Pay. Sold for 25 cents. The copy urges immediate use to end symptoms quickly.
Tailoring house highlights custom made suites and pants from America’s best outfit with low prices and guaranteed fit. Invites readers to place a trial order.
Daniel Cary of Omaha spends a few days in Sidney. Mrs. A. Struthers visits friends in North Platte. County Treasurer Lehmkuhl stays at a ranch during hay season. Receiver McIntosh and Attorney Miles were in Omaha earlier in the week. Mrs. W. J. Maneely plans an extended visit to England. Mrs. M. E. Washburn called to Weston Neb. Chas. Callahan went to Denver and back with Mrs. Callahan. John M. Adams of Potter left for Augusta Ga after learning of his mother’s death. G. W. Beard of Central City Nonpareil visited his son A. B. Beard then returned home. W. A. Cagebolt sold his Commercial Hotel interest to F. Brooks. Frances Wright of Council Bluffs and Gladdyn Wright of Chicago with Prof. Edwin Stowitta of Omaha were guests at Dr. Stewitts. Henry E. Randall and Cyrus Sixberry of Bayard, sheriff hopeful Republican, spent a few days at the county seat.
J H Barnhart Charley and Wallie Doran and J C Neubauer plan Sunday departure for North river country to assist with hay at Smith Bros ranch. Bridgeport witnesses Geo W Sampson and Mr Mrs Bowen visit in Pearson case. L J Brown returns from Mitchell Neb buys ranch. moves to Sidney next week. Moonlight picnic at Kreuger Lake with Stowitts Wrights Oberfelder McIntosh Stowitts Burnhart Dorans. Bayard Woodman hall entertainment with Myrtle Lyon Rushia Hart Hattie Radcliff Margaret McLernon. Sidney talent in demand.
Transfers show M Ahrens to C L Gage and several other parcels in Cheyenne County with varied dates and amounts including $240 $1300 $450 and $75. Additional notes advertise Columbus flour brands at Mc Mullan's and hats from Oberfelder in a local business blurb.
Sterling expects a new literary society named I tapp a keg while Blade notes a nearby lake ideal for summer bathing with a sandy beach and clear shallow water. The North Platte region shows irrigation boosting crops and profits for farmers.
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